Recover data from a corrupted or damaged hard drive - Revision history

209.94.50.66 at 00:25, 22 December 2006

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	e2fsck /dev/hdz1		e2fsck /dev/hdz1

-	* If that doesn't work, there may be a corrupt superblock which needs to be fixed. Try:	+	* If that doesn't work, there may be a [[Fix_ext2_magic \| corrupt superblock which needs to be fixed]]. Try:

	e2fsck -b 32768 /dev/hdz1		e2fsck -b 32768 /dev/hdz1

67.162.30.158 at 04:19, 12 October 2006

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-	This article is a rehash of information contained in [[~~Articles/GeneralBackup~~]] and [[~~Articles/GeneralUpgradeHD~~]].	+	This article is a rehash of information contained in [[Create a perfect backup of the LinkStation filesystem]] and [[Upgrade (or replace) the existing LinkStation hard drive]].

	* The hard drive data is recoverable in many cases. Sometimes the hard drive "failure" can be fixed easily.		* The hard drive data is recoverable in many cases. Sometimes the hard drive "failure" can be fixed easily.
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	* Buffalo Technology's technical support recommends powering on the LinkStation, pressing and holding the red init button (on the back of the LinkStation) for 30 seconds, unplugging the power cord while holding the init button, waiting 15 to 20 seconds, plugging the power cord back in, and powering on the LinkStation. This method works for only the simplest cases.		* Buffalo Technology's technical support recommends powering on the LinkStation, pressing and holding the red init button (on the back of the LinkStation) for 30 seconds, unplugging the power cord while holding the init button, waiting 15 to 20 seconds, plugging the power cord back in, and powering on the LinkStation. This method works for only the simplest cases.

-	* If the previous method doesn't work, disassemble the LinkStation and connect the hard drive to a workstation. See [[~~Articles/GeneralDisassemble~~]] for complete instructions.	+	* If the previous method doesn't work, disassemble the LinkStation and connect the hard drive to a workstation. See [[Disassemble the LinkStation]] for complete instructions.

-	* Boot your workstation using a [~~http~~:~~//www.knoppix.org/~~ Knoppix] bootable Linux CD.	+	* Boot your workstation using a [[w:Knoppix\|Knoppix]] bootable Linux CD.

	* The LinkStation's hard drive may be recognized immediately (usually as hda3 or hdb3). hdx3 is the partition which contains the Samba, Netatalk, and FTP shares. If the hard drive mounts properly, you should be able to see your data.		* The LinkStation's hard drive may be recognized immediately (usually as hda3 or hdb3). hdx3 is the partition which contains the Samba, Netatalk, and FTP shares. If the hard drive mounts properly, you should be able to see your data.
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	e2fsck -b 32768 /dev/hdz1		e2fsck -b 32768 /dev/hdz1

-	* Other valid superblocks include 98304. Consider making [[~~Articles/GeneralBackup~~\|regular backups]] from now on.	+	* Other valid superblocks include 98304. Consider making [[Create a perfect backup of the LinkStation filesystem\|regular backups]] from now on.

Ramuk: Articles/GeneralHDRecovery moved to Recover data from a corrupted or damaged hard drive

Ramuk — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:58:30 GMT

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Ramuk at 01:39, 21 July 2006

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	* If the previous method doesn't work, disassemble the LinkStation and connect the hard drive to a workstation. See [[Articles/GeneralDisassemble]] for complete instructions.		* If the previous method doesn't work, disassemble the LinkStation and connect the hard drive to a workstation. See [[Articles/GeneralDisassemble]] for complete instructions.

-	* Boot your workstation using a [[http://www.knoppix.org/ Knoppix]] bootable Linux CD.	+	* Boot your workstation using a [http://www.knoppix.org/ Knoppix] bootable Linux CD.

	* The LinkStation's hard drive may be recognized immediately (usually as hda3 or hdb3). hdx3 is the partition which contains the Samba, Netatalk, and FTP shares. If the hard drive mounts properly, you should be able to see your data.		* The LinkStation's hard drive may be recognized immediately (usually as hda3 or hdb3). hdx3 is the partition which contains the Samba, Netatalk, and FTP shares. If the hard drive mounts properly, you should be able to see your data.

Ramuk at 01:39, 21 July 2006

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Ramuk at 07:58, 17 July 2006

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67.162.30.158 at 19:00, 30 June 2006

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	This article is a rehash of information contained in [[Articles/GeneralBackup]] and [[Articles/GeneralUpgradeHD]].		This article is a rehash of information contained in [[Articles/GeneralBackup]] and [[Articles/GeneralUpgradeHD]].

Ramuk at 03:46, 28 June 2006

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Ramuk at 23:44, 25 June 2006

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	* Other valid superblocks include 98304. Consider making [[Articles/GeneralBackup\|regular backups]] from now on.		* Other valid superblocks include 98304. Consider making [[Articles/GeneralBackup\|regular backups]] from now on.
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Bauldrick at 12:18, 19 June 2006

Bauldrick — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:18:04 GMT

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This article is a rehash of information contained in [[Articles/GeneralBackup]] and [[Articles/GeneralUpgradeHD]].

* The hard drive data is recoverable in many cases. Sometimes the hard drive "failure" can be fixed easily.

* Buffalo Technology's technical support recommends powering on the LinkStation, pressing and holding the red init button (on the back of the LinkStation) for 30 seconds, unplugging the power cord while holding the init button, waiting 15 to 20 seconds, plugging the power cord back in, and powering on the LinkStation. This method works for only the simplest cases.

* If the previous method doesn't work, disassemble the LinkStation and connect the hard drive to a workstation. See [[Articles/GeneralDisassemble]] for complete instructions.

* Boot your workstation using a [[http://www.knoppix.org/ Knoppix]] bootable Linux CD.

* The LinkStation's hard drive may be recognized immediately (usually as hda3 or hdb3). hdx3 is the partition which contains the Samba, Netatalk, and FTP shares. If the hard drive mounts properly, you should be able to see your data.

* If the hard drive does not mount properly, the directory information may be corrupted. Back up hdx3:

dd if=/dev/hdx3 of=/dev/hdz1

* Where x is the LinkStation hard drive and z is the backup hard drive.

* Check the backup drive:

e2fsck /dev/hdz1

* If that doesn't work, there may be a corrupt superblock which needs to be fixed. Try:

e2fsck -b 32768 /dev/hdz1

* Other valid superblocks include 98304. Consider making [[Articles/GeneralBackup|regular backups]] from now on.